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Issues & Controversies in History provides extensive coverage of key issues in American and world history via pro/con arguments, primary source documents, timelines, background articles, and biographies.
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From its very first land run days in 1889, Oklahoma City has been a mecca for daring men and women intent on transforming the flat, grassy prairie into a thoroughly modern metropolis. This risk-taking ethic came to beautiful fruition after World War II when several enterprising young architects, many of whom were students of the mighty Bruce Goff at the University of Oklahoma, rejected traditional styles and approaches and enthusiastically embraced...
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Oklahoma's central location and ranching tradition gave it a unique connection to the rodeo industry as it grew from a local pastime to an internationally popular sport. From the very beginning, Oklahoma cowgirls played a significant role in developing the institution and the businesses that grew up in its shadow. Lucille Mulhall's pioneering roping carved out a place for women in the actual competition, while Mildred Chrisman's promotional efforts...
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It’s the heart of every
community in the Sooner State. It’s where people go to eat, shop and socialize.
It’s where Woods County reenacts the Freedom Bank Robbery and Shootout and
where Grant County displays Twister memorabilia. Oklahoma residents are
embracing Main Street, celebrating and revitalizing local history. Author Kristi
Eaton crisscrosses the state, exploring each of the seventy-seven counties to
find quirky stories like Elmore...
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